Subtract 9/10 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 9/10
62 - 910 is 2110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
62 = 6 × 52 × 5 = 3010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
910 = 9 × 110 × 1 = 910 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3010 - 910 = 30 - 910 = 2110 - In mixed form: 2110
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